How Do You Motivate Agile Teams to Become High-Performing Teams?

Most people have no idea how to motivate agile teams or create high performing teams. And even if you tell them, they don’t seem to remember or care. I’ve had… Continue reading How Do You Motivate Agile Teams to Become High-Performing Teams?

[2023 Update] A Quick Guide to the Best Entry-Level Agile Certification

Are you bewildered by the number of Agile and Scrum certifications and Agile Training courses offered today? Do you wonder what would be the best Agile certification or Scrum training… Continue reading [2023 Update] A Quick Guide to the Best Entry-Level Agile Certification

Why I did NOT Renew My PMI, Agile & Scrum Certifications (2023)

A few years ago, I made a decision to stop renewing my professional certifications that expired. It was difficult to let go and see those hard-earned certifications expire, particularly those… Continue reading Why I did NOT Renew My PMI, Agile & Scrum Certifications (2023)

Unlearning Agile is as Important as Learning

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What do you know about Agile that you need to unlearn? Unlearning is a concept I first read about in Erich Buhler’s book, Enterprise Agility Fundamentals. The term unlearning caught… Continue reading Unlearning Agile is as Important as Learning

Gary Geraci – IT Project Manager

“Material presented was all-encompassing about Scrums. Gary has a very engaging approach and wealth of knowledge that he shares.” Gary Geraci – IT Project Manager

Christine Castillo – Program Manager

“Anthony is an amazing instructor. He’s extremely passionate about Agile, knowledgeable, engaging, and connects with students in a way that facilitates a wonderful learning experience.” Christine Castillo – Program Manager

Carma Shurley – Safety Information Systems Group Manager

“Anthony is an excellent instructor and the curriculum is super understandable and useful. I also liked that it was specifically focused on our project.” Carma Shurley – Safety Information Systems… Continue reading Carma Shurley – Safety Information Systems Group Manager

Alix Monty – Project Manager

“Jonathan was so knowledgeable. His pace was perfect and the collaborative exercises were very helpful.” Alix Monty – Project Manager

Mary Beth Loverdi – Senior Vice President, Client Digital Strategy & Product Management

“Anthony is the guru of Agile Training. His ability to understand team dynamics, organizational challenges and Sprint/Scrum/Agile principles are second to none! His training session are interactive, very engaging and… Continue reading Mary Beth Loverdi – Senior Vice President, Client Digital Strategy & Product Management

Julie Cowan – Senior Designer, Northwestern University

“Anthony is a thoughtful agile trainer, engaging all of the students in the class with anecdotes from his real-world experience and deep understanding of Agile practices.” Julie Cowan – Senior… Continue reading Julie Cowan – Senior Designer, Northwestern University

Take a More Expansive View of What Product Backlog Refinement Can Be

There’s an opportunity I’ve seen with many Scrum teams I’ve worked with – the opportunity to take a wider, more expansive view during Product Backlog Refinement (PBR)[1]. The scenes are… Continue reading Take a More Expansive View of What Product Backlog Refinement Can Be

Why Agile is Better than Waterfall (Based on Standish Group Chaos Report 2020)

When it comes to technology projects, Agile projects succeed where traditional projects fail. It’s really that simple. In fact, the most recent Standish Group Chaos Study from 2020 shows that… Continue reading Why Agile is Better than Waterfall (Based on Standish Group Chaos Report 2020)

Can You Be Agile Without Empowered & Self-Organizing Teams?

Very few organizations have truly empowered individuals working on self-organizing teams, even those that claim to be agile. Is this possible? Can you be agile without empowerment and self-organization? I… Continue reading Can You Be Agile Without Empowered & Self-Organizing Teams?